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PRACTICE OFFICE-ONCOLOGY NURSE for the Medical Hematology / Oncology Clinic- The practice nurse in the clinic acts as a link between patients and care providers to assist patients/families/caregivers and facilitate patient care.

Works closely with physician, infusion staff, clinic staff, radiation staff, and other disciplines and/or external resources to coordinate patient care and follow patient throughout the care continuum. Manages telephone calls from patients and families: triages patient calls, assesses the clinical problem, and implements a plan related to patient need. Facilitates referrals to appropriate disciplines or services (internally or externally), including but not limited to home care services and transitions to palliative care or hospice in collaboration with the cancer care team.

• RN provides to support the practice office and physicians

• Responsible for phone triage, symptom management, and overall coordination of care.

Required Work Experience:

• MA RN License, BSN and CPR required

• OCN Certification required to be obtained within 2 years of being hired

• 3 years of acute care nursing experience required

• Oncology experience and knowledge of oncology care, protocols is required

Other Information

• Full Time, 36 hours working 4- 9 hours shifts Monday -Friday

• Location Cancer Center

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, PALS & ACLS required for PACU - other, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Other, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ab out Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

• Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

• Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

• Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield